Happy Fall BREAK!

Happy FIRST Fall BREAK!  I am really looking forward to this little bit of time off.  Starting the school year early was HARD in so many ways.  Short summer, tons of classroom moves, early Summer Institute, changes in testing & learning the new testing program, new curriculum, new teammates, new students, new parents just to name a few.  

I want you all to take this time seriously for U!  Take even just a day to give yourself a little break.  To pamper just U.  We work hard as teachers.  We give so much!  

This video really spoke to me about how we need to take special care of ourselves as teachers.  The part about wishing our days, weeks, and months away becasue it is such a struggle to find a work/home balance is the TRUTH!   

The ideas from the video are so simple!

Start a Journal 
(I have this journal and LOVE it!)

Positive Self Talk

Drink Water & Eat Healthy

Meditation

The Calm App is Free for Teachers!!!!!!

Try Yoga

Random Acts of Kindness
Disconnect from Social Media

• Ask for Support
• Connect with U

If we work at these simple things we can be that light in someone else's life!  Enjoy your much-deserved break and spend lots of time with your family and friends!